Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

I am throwing an event at a bar and would like to take an image found on the internet and make a flier out of it. Would I be infringing on the original creators copyright?


Asked on 5/14/11, 4:01 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Yes.

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Answered on 5/14/11, 4:25 pm
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Based on the limited information given, I'd say probably.

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Answered on 5/15/11, 12:01 am
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a Franchise Attorney I agree with the other attorney answers. Generally, all images are subject to copyright, so permission of the owner is required for use. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

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Answered on 5/17/11, 8:13 am


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